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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1931

Page

2

Probe Fatal Giro Crash Reflicts Tragedy in Garland

Garland Cotif July 27 Police investigated the fatal giro crash that killed one man and injured several others. A crowd of riders and spectators were struck when a rail car derailed and a horse drawn vehicle collided, with bystanders reporting the car left its track. Louis Courtois 17 appeared to be among the injured. Owens faced charges of manslaughter after the incident.

Garland Cotif Iutorico San Beane

Government to borrow 50 million in short Treasury bills

Washington July 27 The American Government will borrow another 50 million dollars from the public on July 20 as announced by Acting Secretary of the Treasury Ogden Mills. The loan will take the form of 91 day treasury bills to be sold at the highest bidders. Crash near Rochester injures a woman named Elizabeth Fonder.

Wassington Rovernent Wex Todas Ogden “MiNa Treasury

Woman Honored for Helping Put City on Map

Myra Mazi Chimbodut of the Elky club received a silver loving cup for promoting San Antonio to hotel men abroad. Artistic folders highlighted Antonio industries, buildings, zoo, homes, and city landmarks. The folders, featuring Amepor C. 3. Chambers and Municipal Auditorium, will support the Bee America Visit campaign.

Marie Chambodut Hotel Greeters of America San Antonio America Epo Inter National Association of Amorite San Antonia San Antonios Myra Mazi Chimbodut Elky Club Silyer San Astosio Antonia Jndistries Afepor C Chambers Municipa

Unity Meet Urged by Episcopalians in New York

A joint commission of the Protestant Episcopal Church has completed a report for the general convention to be held in Denver. The document highlights the aim to unite the church’s foreign mission efforts and urges delegation sharing. the report was published today and reflects ongoing inter conference discussions.

Episcopalians New York Joint Commission of Fill Protextant Episcopal Church Consentian Tenver Chirrey Nally

Stimson Praises German People Visit Confirms Conviction

Secretary of State Stimson praises the German people after a visit that underlines his belief that the American government and people were justified in aiding Germany’s recovery. He asserts the German people deserve support as they rebuild amid postwar challenges.

Stimson Bartaln Sinte

Union Leader among Gunmen Victims in Chicago Drive-By

Chicago July 27 news reports the death of Ely B. Orr secretary treasurer of the Newspaper Bribery Drives Cheuffeurs and Handlers union after gunmen opened fire as he drove home. Orr’s car crashed through a butcher shop window. coroner Dr J J Koray found no bullets in Orr’s body, with lead crushed against the door frame. Jill Harry, an ex convict, denied union ties and surrendered for questioning. Anthony Kisrnne and Tom Finnigan were sought as police investigate possible ties to an alleged extortion ring and the ousting of Orr by the union.

Chicago Atsassite Ely BH Orr Cheuffeurs and Handlers Union Kiey Rhysitian J. J. Koray Iinsera Ouyeelt Anthony Rei Kisrnne Telef Tom Finnnlgan Darcy

Nicaragua Canal Feasible says U S Engineer

Lieut. Col. Din Sale of the Army Engineers Corps declared the Nicaragua canal entirely feasible from an engineering standpoint. He led a team that examined a proposed route for the veterans project and estimated construction at 716000 dollars. He recently returned from Nicaragua after three years with a presidential commission surveying the western route.

Washington, D.C Nicaragua Din T. Salemon Army Engineers

Jailer Wounded as Wife Attacks Prisoner

Okemah Oklahoma reports a jailhouse disturbance when inmate unrest drew 20 prisoners. Jailer Olin Derrick was shot in both legs as his wife charged to kill the attacker and was forced back by a blast that wounded another guard.

Okemah Olin Derrick Are. Deerink Derrick Warne Dangers Lux Nist Boch

Youth Drowns After Boat Sinks on Lake

A 22 year old youth drowned when his watercraft capsized on a central lake. He struggled to reach shore with Miss Maricle Toma of Lewiton Idaho. she escaped as the leaky boat sank. The youth’s body was recovered from the water shortly after.

Wixcuesten Tino Italy Misa Toma Merrithc

Cardenas Leads in Governor's Race in Surveron State

Report from Monterey Mexico states Francisco Cardenas leads in the governor race for Surveron. Cardenas, candidate for the So sink Democrat ports, is poised for victory by a large majority as results come in today. Anaclote Guécrero, Trilepend ent, notes elections were held without nisartter.

Cardenas Monterey Mexico Francisco Cardenas Industrinet and Ranches Annentel Surveron Sosink Anaclote Guécrero

Man Fights Off Bandits At 12th Street Corner

In New York reporting Sunday night, Mobbs fought off two armed assailants who tried to rob him near Mushnell and MaCullance streets. He described the attackers as three Negro bandits who struck him when they asked for a mate, then fled as he defended himself.

den Mobbs Mushnell Place MaCullance Tushnell Place Monilay Robles Tle Iran Bali

French Attache Given Prison Term for Embezzlement

French Attache Pallo Umyy veanuromeo Unilo da Villanueva, former commercial attache of the Venezuelan legation in Paris, was sentenced to three years in prison and fined 88 on charges of misappropriating 90,000 francs from accounts under supervision in the Paris branch of National City Bank.

World flight monoplane Winnis Moe lands in Milwaukee

The Winnis Moe, a round the world monoplane, arrived in Milwaukee at 10 a m after a flight from Chicago. Pilot Wil er Host and co pilot Winston Gatty were aboard, returning from an independence pursuit in a rough, unclear event described in the damaged文本.

Milwaukee Globe Girdlers Bulwauker Wis Cearting Wiler Wwnrald Gatty Ciera Winnis Moe Chicago

Urge Sterling to Spur Road Aid Debate in Legislature

Austin July 2 A resolution urging Governor Sterling to submit county road relief as a legislative subject to the special session was adopted unanimously in the house. The measure, introduced by Rep T J Cunningham of Twinland, would seek two proposals: direct distribution of part of gasoline tax receipts to counties for bond debt payments and a statewide highway program. The Stevenson proposal for 8 million annually to fund highway interest failed in the senate as debate continued on a statewide highway bond issue and related amendments.

Austin Sterler T. J. Cunninghen Twailand Cunningham Ben Ben Crooks Bagwell Coke Stevens Junction Brooks DI State Highway Department Stele Dighways Uy He Cennte Highway Department Senate Enneti

Widow sues Sapsco for 45000 over fatal streetcar incident

Rosie Fraser seeks 45000 in the Seventh District Court, claiming her husband Ray Fraser died July 2 after an attempted assault on a streetcar. The suit, filed by Fraser as widow for herself and three daughters, names Hem Antonio Public Service Co. as defendant.

Dominges Tounge Hem Antonio Public Service Company App Pittyseventh Rosie Fraser Ray Fraser Fraser Hovert JB. Green Hospital Newilaw Sere, Bipion Fraeer Gotehell Lois Jenmvern Fraser

American to Quit Claims Position Ahead of Treaty Expiry

Washington July 27 An American member of the Mexican mixed claims commission will resign the matter in August as the U S Mexico claims convention expires. The move clears the way for a new appointment to the panel before the treaty ends.

Washington, D. C Treat K. Huclson Alexican United States Misico

Ex-King Alfonso Leaves for England Amid Voyage

A fragmented dispatch from Alais reports former King Alfonso of Spain is departing for England. Details are sparse due to the damaged text, but the event centers on his travel from France towards the British Isles.

Alfonso England France Alfonso of Spain Gnitea Englind Idoy

Lay death by own action at Fort Worth following breach suit

Mrs. Katherine King, recovering from a gunshot wound, disclosed to reporters her two prior suicide attempts linked to a $509,000 breach of promise suit against Gene Duaney. She spoke of mental distress and stated she had discussed the matter with Tonney in Hot Springs, with details she declined to reveal.

Fort Worl Gene Duaney Katherine King King Wener Mon Shaw Aisin Truk Tonney Anusual Gemuntntanes ML Sheima Blo Attair

Sought Man Claims Insurance After Drowning Death

Detectives sought Trevina Morevu on Monday as part of an insurance claim connected to a policy on his partner Vioriatinn who recently drowned in Silane Tennessee. The bid focuses on payment of death benefits and the location cited is Fs South Pecos Street.

Trevina Morevu Fs South Pecos Street Bothoy Vioriatinn Silane

Hurley Denies Saloons On U. S. Soil in Panama

War Secretary Wacker faced Danaga editor Nolaan Trounserell in May over charges the United States owns Indian Colony and Vanata with architectic leases. Hurley argued leases do not cede sovereignty or create police enforcement rights and denied saloon operations on U S soil abroad.

Hurley U. 8 Panama Washington BP. C War Wacker War Department Nolaan Trounserell Danaga United States Vanata Harley Calon Cole

Boys Leave for Camp Tap at Camp Br Antonio

A group of underprivileged boys depart by boat Monday for a week at Camp Br Antonio near Medina Lake. Local volunteers and donors cover all expenses as recreation department staff coordinate the trip with Scout leaders and Red Cross instructors assisting.

Harold Winters Camp San Antonio Martin Wright Medina Lake Brn Antonio Smediva Lake Adilisional Hort Wooky Hearohl Wintera Vic Rebylis Ine Ruboke Je Lee Verndon Pasistant Hor Scouts Tralph Gilliland Red Cross Louie Hirtle Boy Scout

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